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Calculated Industries Material Estimator Reference Manual

Manual is about: Material Estimating Calculator

Summary of Material Estimator

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    The material estimator calculator helps you save time, cut costly errors – and lets you measure and estimate like a pro! Quickly solve: • feet-inch-fractions, yards, and metric dimensional problems • feet-inch-fractions, yards, and metric conversions • problems involving all fractions – 1/2-1/64ths!...

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    Key definitions..................................1 basic function keys ............................1 unit keys .............................................2 project keys.........................................4 miscellaneous functions .....................9 paperless tape example ....................

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    Bricks/blocks: number of, for a wall........................................24 gravel: tons of ..................................25 finding the cost of materials ..........................................25 cost of paint ......................................25 appendix ................................

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    P ocket r eference g uide — 1 basic function keys + – x arithmetic operation keys. ÷ = 0 – 9 keys used for entering and • numbers. % percent key — four-func- tion (+, –, x, ÷) percent key. O off key — turns all power off, clearing all non-perma- nent registers. O on/clear key — turns on power. Press...

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    P ocket r eference g uide — 2 unit keys y yards key — enters or converts to yards. E feet key — enters or converts to feet as whole or decimal numbers. Also used with the i and / keys for entering feet-inch values (e.G., 6 e 9 i 1 / 2). Repeated presses during conversions toggle between fractional a...

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    P ocket r eference g uide — 3 c 5 meters (m) — enters or converts to meters. C 7 centimeters (cm) — enters or converts to centimeters. C 9 millimeters (mm) — enters or converts to millimeters. C 8 board feet (bd ft) — enters or converts cubic values to board feet. One board foot is equal to 144 cubi...

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    P ocket r eference g uide — 4 project keys p paint — calculates volume of paint, based on an entered area and a stored paint coverage per gallon. Finds quantity in gallons, quarts or pints upon repeated presses. S p paint coverage — stores paint coverage per gallon in square feet. To recall this set...

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    P ocket r eference g uide — 5 d deck — finds the number of boards for a deck, based on an entered area and a stored board width or board on-center. Repeated presses will scroll between numbers of boards for various “standard” board lengths (12’, 10’, 8’, 20’, 18’, 16’ and 14’). S d board width/o.C. ...

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    P ocket r eference g uide — 6 s studs — calculates number of studs, based on an entered linear distance and a stored on-center spacing. Note: automatically adds one stud to the calculated answer to account for one on the end. S s on-center for studs — stores on-center spacing for studs in inches. To...

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    P ocket r eference g uide — 7 s c custom tile size — stores custom tile size in square inches. To recall this setting, press v c. Default is 24-square inches. B concrete — calculates the number of 80 lbs., 60 lbs. And 40 lbs. Bags of concrete required, based on an entered volume (e.G., cubic feet or...

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    P ocket r eference g uide — 8 s b block size — stores the block size. Stores linear entry as block length and area as block area. To recall this setting, press v b. The default length is 16 inches and the default area is 128 square inches (includes 1/2” mortar). G gravel — calculates tons of gravel ...

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    P ocket r eference g uide — 9 miscellaneous functions c . ( ) square root c ÷ (1/x) reciprocal — finds the reciprocal of a number (e.G., 8 c ÷ 0.125). C x clear all — clears all val- ues, including m+, and returns all stored values to the default settings (does not affect preference settings). C – (...

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    P ocket r eference g uide — 10 ® ® memory clear — clears memory and displays memory total. V = paperless tape – useful for checking figures, as it scrolls through your past 20 entries or calculations. Press v = to access paperless tape mode. Press + or – to scroll forward or backward. Press = to exi...

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    P ocket r eference g uide — 11 preference settings press c , then s , then keep pressing s to toggle through the main settings. Press the + key to advance within sub-set- ting. Use the – key to back up. Press the o key to exit preferences. Press c and: setting--function first press fractional resolu...

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    P ocket r eference g uide — 12 adding and subtracting strings of dimensions add the following measurements: • 6 feet 2-1/2 inches • 11 feet 5-1/4 inches • 18.25 inches then subtract 2-1/8 inches. Keystroke display o o 0. 6 e 2 i 1 / 2 + 6 feet 2-1/2 inch 1 1 e 5 i 1 / 4 + 17 feet 7-3/4 inch 1 8 • 2 ...

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    P ocket r eference g uide — 13 dividing dimensions divide 15 feet 3-3/4 inches into thirds (divide by 3): keystroke display o o 0. 1 5 e 3 i 3 / 4 ÷ 3 = 5 feet 1-1/4 inch how many 3’ 6” pieces can you cut from one 25’ board? Keystroke display o o 0. 2 5 e ÷ 3 e 6 i = 7.142857 (or 7 whole pieces) per...

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    P ocket r eference g uide — 14 square area find the area of a square room with sides measuring 15 feet 8-1/2 inches. Keystroke display o o 0. 1 5 e 8 i 1 / 2 15 feet 8-1/2 inch c % (x 2 ) 246.7517 sq feet square root what is the square root of 200? Keystroke display o o 0. 2 0 0 c • ( ) 14.14214 ent...

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    P ocket r eference g uide — 15 linear conversions convert 10 feet 6 inches to other dimensions, including metric: keystroke display o o 0. 1 0 e 6 ii 10 feet 6 inch c y 3.5 yd c i 126 inch c 5 (m) 3.200 m c 7 (cm) 320.04 cm c 9 (mm) 3200.4 mm convert 14 feet 7-1/2 inches to decimal feet: keystroke d...

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    P ocket r eference g uide — 16 square and cubic conversions convert 14 square feet to square yards: keystroke display o o 0. 1 4 e e 14 sq feet c y 1.555556 sq yd convert 25 square yards to square feet: keystroke display o o 0. 2 5 y y 25 sq yd c e 225. Sq feet convert 12 cubic feet to cubic yards: ...

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    P ocket r eference g uide — 17 using the memory whenever the n key is pressed, the displayed value will be added to the memory. Other memory functions: function keystrokes add to memory n subtract from memory c n recall total in memory v n display/clear memory v v clear memory c v memory is semi-per...

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    P ocket r eference g uide — 18 paint: gallons, quarts or pints of how many quarts of paint will you need to cover a wall measuring 12 feet x 8 feet? How many pints? How many gallons? Keystroke display o o 0. 1 2 e x 8 e = 96. Sq feet p qt 1.10 p pint 2.19 p gal 0.27 you can store a custom paint cove...

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    P ocket r eference g uide — 19 keystroke display o o 0. 1 / 8 s t (grout width) grt 0-1/8 inch 1 0 e x 1 5 e = 150. Sq feet + 1 0 % 165. Sq feet t tile 72.33 (18 in) t tile 91.38 (16 in) continuous presses of t display the number of tiles for the following sizes: 18”, 16”, 13”, 12”, 10”, 8”, 6”, 4”,...

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    P ocket r eference g uide — 20 deck: number of boards find the number of boards needed to build a deck, if the deck area measures 7 feet x 16 feet. Keystroke display o o 0. 7 e x 1 6 e = 112. Sq feet d bds 20. (12 ft) d bds 24. (10 ft) d bds 30. (8 ft) d bds 12. (20 ft) d bds 14. (18 ft) d bds 15. (...

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    P ocket r eference g uide — 21 fence: number of fence boards, posts and rails find the number of fence boards, posts and rails required to build a fence, where the distance for the fence is 40 feet 6 inches. Note: the last two presses in the following example will display stored post on-center and b...

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    P ocket r eference g uide — 22 board feet: lumber estimation the default entry format for board feet is “inch x inch x feet” (e.G., 2 x 4 x 1 4 is 2 inches x 4 inches x 14 feet). You can also convert cubic values (volume) to board feet. Enter board sizes and calculate board feet: keystroke display o...

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    P ocket r eference g uide — 23 sheets: number of how many 4 x 8, 4 x 9, 4 x 10 or 4 x 12 drywall sheets do you need for a room measuring 12 feet x 15 feet? Keystroke display o o 0. 1 2 e + 1 2 e + 24 feet 0 inch 1 5 e + 1 5 e x 54 feet 0 inch 8 e = 432. Sq feet c f (sheets) 4x8 13.50 f 4x9 12.00 f 4...

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    P ocket r eference g uide — 24 concrete: bags of find the number of bags of concrete for a patio measuring 9 feet x 15 feet x 4 inches. Keystroke display o o 0. 9 e x 1 5 e x 4 i = 1.666667 cu yd b bags 67.50 (80 lb) b bags 90.00 (60 lb) b bags 135.00 (40 lb) bricks/blocks: number of, for a wall fin...

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    P ocket r eference g uide — 25 gravel: tons of how much gravel (in tons) do you need to cover a driveway that is 36 feet x 11 feet, at 4 inches deep? Keystroke display o o 0. 3 6 e x 1 1 e x 4 i = 4.888889 cu yd g wght 7.33 ton g 1.5 ton per cu yd g vol 4.888889 cu yd you can store a custom tons per...

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    P ocket r eference g uide — 26 setting fractional resolution fractional resolution is permanently set via the preference settings (see preference settings section for instructions). To select other formats temporarily (e.G., 1/64ths, 1/32nds, etc.), see the example below: add 44/64th to 1/64th of an...

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    P ocket r eference g uide — 27 default settings after a clear all ( c x), your calculator will return to the following settings: stored value default value block area 128. Sq inch block length 16 inch weight per volume 1.5 ton per cu yd board on-center 5-11/16 inch post on-center 8 feet 0 inch studs...

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    P ocket r eference g uide — 28 accuracy/errors accuracy/display capacity — your calcula- tor has a twelve-digit display made up of eight digits (normal display) and four frac- tional digits. You may enter or calculate values up to 19,999,999.99. Each calcula- tion is carried out internally to twelve...

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    P ocket r eference g uide — 29 battery this model uses one (1) cr2016 battery (included). Should your calculator display become very dim or erratic, replace the battery. Note: please use caution when disposing of your old battery, as it contains hazardous chemicals. Replacement batteries are availab...

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    P ocket r eference g uide — 30 area formulas area and volume formulas.

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    P ocket r eference g uide — 31 volume formulas.

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    P ocket r eference g uide — 32 warranty, repair and return information return guidelines: 1. Please read the warranty in this user's guide to determine if your calculated industries product remains under warranty before calling or returning any device for evaluation or repairs. 2. If your product wo...

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    P ocket r eference g uide — 33 warranty repair service – u.S.A. Calculated industries (ci) warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of original consumer purchase in the u.S. If a defect exists during the warranty period, ci, at its...

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    P ocket r eference g uide — 34 disclaimer ci makes no warranty or representation, either express or implied, with respect to the product’s quality, performance, mer- chantability, or fitness for a particular purpose. As a result, this product, includ- ing but not limited to, keystroke proce- dures, ...

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    P ocket r eference g uide — 35 this equipment has been certified to comply with the lim- its for a class b computing device, pursuant to subpart j of part 15 of fcc rules. Calculated industries, a leading manufacturer of special- function calculators and digital measuring instruments, is always look...

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    This equipment has been certified to comply with the limits for a class b computing device, pursuant to subpart j of part 15 of fcc rules. Software copyrighted and licensed to calculated industries, inc. By construction master technologies, llc, 2007. Pocket reference guide copyrighted by calculated...